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Keep a Close Eye on Your Child's Fluoride Intake
Fluoride has been proven to strengthen tooth enamel against decay. That’s why it’s not only added to toothpaste and other dental products, but also to drinking water — in nearly three-quarters of U.S....
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Take These Actions to Make Your Child More Comfortable During Teething
Teething is an important phase in your baby's dental maturity. During the approximate two-year process, they will acquire their first set of teeth. It can also be an unpleasant two years as each tooth...
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Dr. Travis Stork: Don't Ignore Bleeding Gums
Are bleeding gums something you should be concerned about? Dear Doctor magazine recently posed that question to Dr. Travis Stork, an emergency room physician and host of the syndicated TV show The...
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Reduce Future Bite Problems with These Innovative Techniques
When you think orthodontics, you may instantly picture braces or clear aligners worn by teenagers or adults. But there’s more to orthodontics than correcting fully developed malocclusions (poor...
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Thumb Sucking One of Many Factors to Consider When Treating a Poor Bite
It’s true — thumb sucking beyond age 4 can cause bite problems for permanent teeth. But prolonged thumb sucking is just one of a number of possible contributing factors for a bad bite (malocclusion)....
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Prudent Use of X-Rays in Children Provides the most Benefit at the Lowest Risk
It’s important for your child’s current and future health that we watch out for tooth decay. Taking x-rays is a critical part of staying one step ahead of this common disease. But while x-ray imaging...
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Teaching Your Child Good Oral Hygiene Habits
Both you and your little one need to make oral care a priority for the whole family. From the moment your child is born you want to do everything possible to make sure they remain healthy and happy....
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Giancarlo Stanton Gets Major-League Mouth Protection
For major-league slugger Giancarlo Stanton, 2014 was a record-breaking year. After the baseball season ended, he signed a 13-year, $325 million contract with the Miami Marlins — the biggest deal in...
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Why it's Worth the Effort to Save a Problem Baby Tooth
There are usually two moments when primary (“baby”) teeth generate excitement in your family: when you first notice them in your child’s mouth, and when they come out (and are headed for a rendezvous...
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3 Fluoride Sources You Should Monitor for Your Family's Dental Health
Fluoride is an important weapon in the fight against tooth decay. Fluoride consumption and other applications are especially beneficial during children's dental development for building strong teeth...
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Weather the 'Storm' of Teething with These Comfort Tips
Teething is a normal part of your baby’s dental development. That doesn’t make it less stressful, though, for you or your baby. This natural process occurs as your child’s primary teeth sequentially...
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How Do Sealants Work?
Issues like cavities can quickly cause the quality of your smile to degrade and cause serious issues if left untreated. You can prevent cavities altogether with a simple dental procedure that takes...
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A Different Kind of "Chip Shot" for Pro Golfer Danielle Kang
While the sport of golf may not look too dangerous from the sidelines, players know it can sometimes lead to mishaps. There are accidents involving golf carts and clubs, painful muscle and back...
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Follow These Common Sense Steps When Your Child has a Toothache
A child's toothache is no fun for either the child or the parent. But if you're faced with this situation, don't panic — unless they have a fever or you notice facial swelling, it's unlikely an...
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Research Confirms: Dental Sealants Really Work!
Have you heard about dental sealants? These preventive treatments have been available for many decades, and more and more children are taking advantage of them. The National Institutes of Health (NIH)...
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Sealants Provide a Little Extra Protection for Children at High Risk for Decay
Taking care of your child’s teeth is a high priority, not only for their health now but for the future too. And that means dealing with their teeth’s most common and formidable enemy, tooth decay....
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Actor David Ramsey Says: Don't Forget to Floss!
Can you have healthy teeth and still have gum disease? Absolutely! And if you don’t believe us, just ask actor David Ramsey. The cast member of TV hits such as Dexter and Arrow said in a recent...
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What You Can Do to Support Your Child's Dental Development
Your child’s teeth and gum development is truly a wonder. In just a little more than two decades they’ll gain and lose one set of teeth, while the subsequent permanent set will grow in coordination...
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Teeth Grinding in Older Children and Adolescents a Cause for Concern
Teeth grinding is one childhood habit that sounds worse than it usually is: often the most harm done is to your night’s sleep. That said, though, it’s still a habit to keep your eye on. Also known as...
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The Benefits of Fluoride Treatment
Good oral health and hygiene habits begin in childhood. Everything from sugary snacks and drinks to unsteady brushing and flossing technique can make children especially susceptible to cavities and...
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